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* [http://portlandyachts.org/portlandyachts/portlandyachts_3.html Boats for sale]
 
* [http://portlandyachts.org/portlandyachts/portlandyachts_3.html Boats for sale]
 
* [http://nfcc-fisheries.org/ir_io_bp.html Government buy-back programs] exist that lower the "value" of a vessel because it is no longer allowed to be used in a commercial fishing enterprise. These vessels are usually [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_%28ship%29 displacement hulls], which give a greater internal volume per surface area than some others- this leads to greater drag, lower speed, but more cargo capacity. this might also be of use to the Sea Steader in that the sea being a harsh and onforigiving element, a great deal of protection from your environment is necessary. Some
 
* [http://nfcc-fisheries.org/ir_io_bp.html Government buy-back programs] exist that lower the "value" of a vessel because it is no longer allowed to be used in a commercial fishing enterprise. These vessels are usually [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_%28ship%29 displacement hulls], which give a greater internal volume per surface area than some others- this leads to greater drag, lower speed, but more cargo capacity. this might also be of use to the Sea Steader in that the sea being a harsh and onforigiving element, a great deal of protection from your environment is necessary. Some
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Revision as of 04:38, 9 September 2008

"Why not just buy a boat"

This is answered in the FAQ.

More links and info:

  • Boats for sale
  • Government buy-back programs exist that lower the "value" of a vessel because it is no longer allowed to be used in a commercial fishing enterprise. These vessels are usually displacement hulls, which give a greater internal volume per surface area than some others- this leads to greater drag, lower speed, but more cargo capacity. this might also be of use to the Sea Steader in that the sea being a harsh and onforigiving element, a great deal of protection from your environment is necessary. Some


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